Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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