Theralite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Theralite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Theralite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine 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