How Do You Spell NEPHELINITE?

Pronunciation: [nˈɛfɪlˌɪna͡ɪt] (IPA)

Nephelinite is a volcanic rock composed of nepheline and clinopyroxene. Its spelling can be confusing, as it is pronounced /ˈnɛfəlinət/, with the stress on the second syllable. The second syllable is spelled "fe", but sounds like "fi" when pronounced. The third and fourth syllables, "li" and "nite," are pronounced as they are spelled. The correct spelling of nephelinite is important for proper identification and classification of volcanic rocks, which can provide valuable information about the geological history of an area.

NEPHELINITE Meaning and Definition

1. Nephelinite is a noun that refers to a type of fine-grained igneous rock that is composed mainly of nepheline, a feldspathoid mineral, along with other minerals including pyroxene and olivine. It is typically dark in color, often green or black, and has a porphyritic texture. This means that it consists of a groundmass with embedded larger crystals, known as phenocrysts.

   Nephelinite is classified as a volcanic rock and is commonly associated with volcanic activity, especially in areas where the Earth's mantle is undergoing partial melting. It is relatively rare and is typically found in certain volcanic regions and in the intrusions of certain volcanic complexes.

   One distinct characteristic of nephelinite is its low silica content compared to other types of igneous rocks. This results in a lower viscosity, allowing the magma to flow more easily. Nephelinite lava is therefore less explosive than other types of lava and tends to form gentle, effusive volcanoes with lava flows rather than explosive eruptions.

   The name nephelinite is derived from the Greek word "nephelē," meaning "cloud," which alludes to the light and cloudy appearance of the rock's groundmass. It was first identified and named in the 19th century by French mineralogist Auguste Delesse.

   In addition to its geological significance, nephelinite also has some industrial uses, including as a source of rare elements and as a raw material for construction purposes due to its hardness and durability. However, due to its relative scarcity and specific characteristics, nephelinite is not widely used in industry compared to other types of rocks.

Common Misspellings for NEPHELINITE

• bephelinite
• mephelinite
• jephelinite
• hephelinite
• nwphelinite
• nsphelinite
• ndphelinite
• nrphelinite
• n4phelinite
• n3phelinite
• neohelinite
• nelhelinite
• ne-helinite
• ne0helinite
• nepgelinite
• nepbelinite
• nepnelinite
• nepjelinite
• nepuelinite

Etymology of NEPHELINITE

The word nephelinite is derived from the Greek words nepheli meaning cloud and lithos meaning stone. This is because nephelinite rocks often contain small cloudy or hazy spots due to the presence of numerous tiny crystals. Hence, nephelinite can be understood as cloudy stone or stone with cloudy spots.

Similar spelling words for NEPHELINITE

• nephelium,
• nepheline,
• nevland,
• NAVLANT,
• naval unit.

Plural form of NEPHELINITE is NEPHELINITES