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Syenite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Wackestone

The general Syenite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Syenite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Syenite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Wackestone

The history of Syenite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Wackestone

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

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