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Nepheline Syenite and Arkose Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alexandre Brongniart
1.3 Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose

The general Nepheline Syenite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

Nepheline Syenite and Arkose 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 Arkose. In this section, you will know about Nepheline Syenite and Arkose Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Arkose is France. It is interesting to know the name of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose discoverer. The Discoverer of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown and the discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose

Along with Nepheline Syenite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose. Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nepheline Syenite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Nepheline Syenite is From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China while that of Arkose 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 Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nepheline Syenite and Arkose 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 Arkose,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock