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Syenite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Theralite

The general Syenite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Syenite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Theralite

The history of Syenite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Theralite

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

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