Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

Tephrite 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 Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Tephrite is Germany whereas Origin of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The Discoverer of Tephrite is Van Tooren and the discoverer of Nepheline Syenite is Unknown.

Etymology of Tephrite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Tephrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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