Nephelinite and Marble Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Marble

The general Nephelinite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Marble. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Marble

The history of Nephelinite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Marble

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Marble,

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