Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite 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.

Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite

Along with Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite. Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nepheline Syenite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Nepheline Syenite is From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China while that of Anthracite is From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nepheline Syenite and Anthracite are listed below.

For Nepheline Syenite,

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

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock