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Nephelinite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Brazil
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nephelinite and Blue Granite

The general Nephelinite and Blue 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Blue Granite

The history of Nephelinite and Blue 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Nephelinite and Blue 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 Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Nephelinite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil whereas Origin of Blue Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Nephelinite and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Nephelinite and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Nephelinite and Blue Granite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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