Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite

The general Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Blueschist 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.

Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Blueschist 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 Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Blueschist is USA whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The Discoverer of Blueschist is Edgar Bailey and the discoverer of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown.

Etymology of Blueschist and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Blueschist,

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