Nepheline Syenite and Schist Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Schist

The general Nepheline Syenite and Schist definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Schist. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Schist

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Schist

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock