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Nephelinite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Aplite

The general Nephelinite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Aplite

The history of Nephelinite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Aplite

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

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