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Nephelinite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Nephelinite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Diatomite

The history of Nephelinite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Diatomite

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

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