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Nephelinite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Cataclasite

The general Nephelinite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Cataclasite

The history of Nephelinite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Cataclasite

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

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