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Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Nepheline Syenite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

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