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Syenite and Slate Definition


Slate and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Slate

The general Syenite and Slate definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Syenite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Slate. Get to know more information about Syenite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Slate

The history of Syenite and Slate gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Syenite and Slate Origin and Discoverer

Syenite and Slate definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Slate. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Slate Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Slate is England. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Slate discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Slate are Unknown.

Etymology of Syenite and Slate

Along with Syenite and Slate definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Slate. Etymology of Syenite and Slate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Slate. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Slate is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Slate are listed below.

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