Nephelinite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Nephelinite

The general Nephelinite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Nephelinite

The history of Nephelinite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Nephelinite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Nephelinite,

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