Theralite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Nephelinite

The general Theralite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Theralite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Nephelinite

The history of Theralite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

Theralite and Nephelinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Theralite and Nephelinite. In this section, you will know about Theralite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Theralite is Unknown whereas Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil. It is interesting to know the name of Theralite and Nephelinite discoverer. The discoverer of Theralite and Nephelinite are Unknown.

Etymology of Theralite and Nephelinite

Along with Theralite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Theralite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Nephelinite are listed below.

For Theralite,

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

For Nephelinite,

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