Latite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Latite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Latite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Latite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Latite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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