Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite. In this section, you will know about Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Dolomite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite discoverer. The Discoverer of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown and the discoverer of Dolomite is Dolomieu.

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Dolomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock