Travertine and Syenite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Syenite

The general Travertine and Syenite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Travertine and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Syenite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Syenite

The history of Travertine and Syenite 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.

Travertine and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Syenite

Along with Travertine and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Syenite. Etymology of Travertine and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Syenite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Syenite are listed below.

For Travertine,

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

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