Syenite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Syenite and Soapstone

The general Syenite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Syenite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Syenite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Soapstone

The history of Syenite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Soapstone

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

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock