Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock