Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Eclogite

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

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