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Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Nepheline Syenite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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