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Nephelinite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Nephelinite and Blueschist

The general Nephelinite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Blueschist

The history of Nephelinite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Blueschist

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

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