Syenite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Syenite and Travertine

The general Syenite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Syenite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Syenite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Travertine

The history of Syenite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Travertine

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

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