sienite Synonyms
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sienite Meaning
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sienite (n.)
See Syenite.
sienite Sentence Examples
- The sienite intrusion exhibited a coarse-grained texture with large feldspar crystals.
- The pinkish hue of the sienite was attributed to the presence of potassium feldspar.
- The sienite quarry supplied a durable and aesthetically pleasing building stone.
- Petrographic analysis revealed the presence of both plagioclase and orthoclase feldspars in the sienite.
- The alkaline composition of the sienite suggested an origin from a mantle-derived magma.
- The weathered surface of the sienite showed a distinct exfoliation pattern due to differential weathering.
- The sienite veins within the granite were indicative of late-stage magmatic activity.
- The tabular crystals of amphibole in the sienite gave it a unique banded appearance.
- The high silica content of the sienite made it resistant to chemical weathering.
- The use of sienite as a gemstone was limited due to its lower hardness compared to jade or quartz.
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See Syenite.
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The sienite intrusion exhibited a coarse-grained texture with large feldspar crystals.
The pinkish hue of the sienite was attributed to the presence of potassium feldspar.
The sienite quarry supplied a durable and aesthetically pleasing building stone.
Petrographic analysis revealed the presence of both plagioclase and orthoclase feldspars in the sienite.
