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Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Nepheline Syenite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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