Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pyrolite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.

Etymology of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Nepheline Syenite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• 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