The general Syenite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Syenite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite and Nephelinite 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.
Syenite and Nephelinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Nephelinite. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Nephelinite discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Nephelinite are Unknown.
Along with Syenite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Syenite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Nephelinite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Nephelinite are listed below.
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