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Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nepheline Syenite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Nepheline Syenite is From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nepheline Syenite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Nepheline Syenite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock