Nepheline Syenite and Marl Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Marl

The general Nepheline Syenite and Marl definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Marl. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Marl

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Marl

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

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