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Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Nepheline Syenite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Shonkinite is USA whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.

Etymology of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite

Along with Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Nepheline Syenite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.

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