Nephelinite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Metapelite

The general Nephelinite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Metapelite

The history of Nephelinite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Metapelite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Metapelite,

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