Nepheline Syenite and Chert Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Chert

The general Nepheline Syenite and Chert definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Chert. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Chert

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Chert

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

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