Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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