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Nephelinite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Nephelinite and Diorite

The general Nephelinite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Diorite

The history of Nephelinite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Diorite

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

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