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Nephelinite and Scoria Definition

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Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
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from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
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From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nephelinite and Scoria

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History of Nephelinite and Scoria

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Nephelinite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Scoria

Along with Nephelinite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Scoria. Etymology of Nephelinite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Nephelinite is while that of Scoria is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Scoria belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Scoria are listed below.

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