Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite

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

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