Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone

The general Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Mudstone

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

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