Nephelinite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Monzonite

The general Nephelinite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Monzonite

The history of Nephelinite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Monzonite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Monzonite,

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