Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite 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.

Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Peridotite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.

Etymology of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Nepheline Syenite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

For Peridotite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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