Carbonatite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Nephelinite

The general Carbonatite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate 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 Carbonatite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Nephelinite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Nephelinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Nephelinite. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Nephelinite discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Nephelinite are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Nephelinite

Along with Carbonatite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Nephelinite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Nephelinite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock