Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite

The general Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Lherzolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock