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Nephelinite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From its mineral content   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Monzogranite

The general Nephelinite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Monzogranite

The history of Nephelinite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Monzogranite

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

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