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Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Ijolite

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

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