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Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   
Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite. In this section, you will know about Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Cataclasite is Swiss Alps, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite discoverer. The Discoverer of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown and the discoverer of Cataclasite is Michael Tellinger.

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Cataclasite

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

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