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Nephelinite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Nephelinite and Anthracite

The general Nephelinite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Anthracite

The history of Nephelinite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Anthracite

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

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