Nepheline Syenite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

Nepheline Syenite and Laterite 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 Laterite. In this section, you will know about Nepheline Syenite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Laterite is India. It is interesting to know the name of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite discoverer. The Discoverer of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown and the discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton.

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Laterite

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

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