Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Jadeitite

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

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