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Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Epidosite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock