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Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
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 hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nepheline Syenite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Nepheline Syenite is From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China while that of Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nepheline Syenite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock