Nepheline Syenite and Latite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Latite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Latite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Latite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Latite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Latite

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

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