Nephelinite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Jadeitite

The general Nephelinite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Jadeitite

The history of Nephelinite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Jadeitite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock