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Nephelinite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Dolomite

The general Nephelinite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Dolomite

The history of Nephelinite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Dolomite

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

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