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Syenite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Whiteschist

The general Syenite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Syenite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Syenite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Whiteschist

The history of Syenite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Whiteschist

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

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