Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone

The general Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Siltstone

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

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