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Nephelinite and Serpentinite Definition

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Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
Brazil
Unknown
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
USA
Unknown
From English word serpentinization.
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Nephelinite and Serpentinite

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History of Nephelinite and Serpentinite

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Nephelinite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Serpentinite

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

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