Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Dolomite and Nepheline 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.

Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Nepheline Syenite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

For Dolomite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock