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Nepheline Syenite and Marble Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Egypt
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Marble

The general Nepheline Syenite and Marble definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Marble. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Marble

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Marble

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

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