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Nephelinite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Skarn

The general Nephelinite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Skarn

The history of Nephelinite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Skarn

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

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