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Nephelinite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Icelandite

The general Nephelinite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Icelandite

The history of Nephelinite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Icelandite

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

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