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Nephelinite and Porphyry Definition


Porphyry and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Porphyry

The general Nephelinite and Porphyry 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, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Porphyry

The history of Nephelinite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Porphyry

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

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