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Nephelinite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Mangerite

The general Nephelinite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Mangerite

The history of Nephelinite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Mangerite

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

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