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Nephelinite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Nephelinite and Whiteschist

The general Nephelinite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Whiteschist

The history of Nephelinite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Whiteschist

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

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