Nephelinite and Ganister Definition

Nephelinite

Ganister

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).

A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Brazil

England

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē

From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

Sedimentary Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nephelinite and Ganister

The general Nephelinite and Ganister 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, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Ganister

The history of Nephelinite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Ganister

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

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