Syenite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Syenite and Tuff

The general Syenite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Syenite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Syenite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Tuff

The history of Syenite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Tuff

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

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