Nepheline Syenite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Chalk

The general Nepheline Syenite and Chalk definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Chalk

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Chalk

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

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