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Nephelinite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Amphibolite

The general Nephelinite and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Amphibolite

The history of Nephelinite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Amphibolite

Along with Nephelinite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Nephelinite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Amphibolite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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