Nephelinite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Vogesite

The general Nephelinite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Vogesite

The history of Nephelinite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Vogesite

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

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock