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Nephelinite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Nephelinite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Scoria

The history of Nephelinite and Scoria 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 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 Formation of Nephelinite and Scoria. In this section, you will know about Nephelinite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil whereas Origin of Scoria is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Nephelinite and Scoria discoverer. The discoverer of Nephelinite and Scoria are Unknown.

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 from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Scoria 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 Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Scoria are listed below.

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