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Nephelinite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
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'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Nephelinite and Serpentinite

The general Nephelinite and Serpentinite 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, 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'.. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Serpentinite

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

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

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