Felsite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Nephelinite

The general Felsite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Nephelinite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Nephelinite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nephelinite,

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