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Nephelinite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Carbonatite

The general Nephelinite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Carbonatite

The history of Nephelinite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Carbonatite

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

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