Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock