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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  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

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 . It is interesting to know the name of Nephelinite and Oolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Nephelinite is Unknown and the discoverer of Oolite is William Smith.

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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