Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Harzburgite is Germany whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.

Etymology of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Nepheline Syenite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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