Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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