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Nepheline Syenite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

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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.

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