Nephelinite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Hornblendite

The general Nephelinite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Hornblendite

The history of Nephelinite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Hornblendite

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

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock