Syenite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Suevite

The general Syenite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Syenite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Suevite

The history of Syenite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Suevite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock