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Syenite Rock



Definition
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Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene 0

Class
Igneous Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

Family
0

Group
Plutonic 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Earthy 0

Color
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White 0

Maintenance
Less 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
Yes 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
No 0

Wind Resistant
Yes 0

Acid Resistant
Yes 0

Appearance
Banded and Foilated 0

Uses
0

Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration 0

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork 0

Types
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Types
Shonkinite 0

Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Is one of the oldest rock, Matrix variable 0

Archaeological Significance
0

Monuments
Used 0

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0

Sculpture
Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Syenites are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
0

Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
5.5-6 0

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained 0

Fracture
Not Available 0

Streak
White 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull 0

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2 14

Cleavage
Perfect 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
0

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K 10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
0

Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam 0

Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa 0

Europe
Bulgaria, England, Germany, Norway, Romania, Switzerland 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
USA 0

South America
Brazil, Chile 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia 0

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Information about Syenite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Syenite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Syenite rock here. Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Syenite is white. Get to know more about Syenite rock and characteristics of Syenite rock in the next sections.

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