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Nephelinite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Oolite

The general Nephelinite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Oolite

The history of Nephelinite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Oolite

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

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