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Nephelinite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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 Pumice

The general Nephelinite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Pumice

The history of Nephelinite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Pumice

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

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