Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone

The general Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone

The history of Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nepheline Syenite and Soapstone

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

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