Nephelinite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite

The general Nephelinite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite

The history of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Pyroxenite

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

For Nephelinite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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