Episyenite
A rock subtype
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An igneous-looking rock of syenite composition produced by hydrothermal dissolution of quartz crystals in an altered granite. May host uranium deposits.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51201
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51201:5
Classification of Episyenite

Syenite is in section 7 of the QAPF diagram.
Sub-divisions of Episyenite
- Episyenite
Internet Links for Episyenite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-51201.html
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