Borolanite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Cataclasite

The general Borolanite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. On the other hand, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Borolanite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Cataclasite

The history of Borolanite and Cataclasite 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.

Borolanite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

Borolanite and Cataclasite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Borolanite and Cataclasite. In this section, you will know about Borolanite and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Borolanite is Scotland whereas Origin of Cataclasite is Swiss Alps, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Borolanite and Cataclasite discoverer. The Discoverer of Borolanite is Unknown and the discoverer of Cataclasite is Michael Tellinger.

Etymology of Borolanite and Cataclasite

Along with Borolanite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Borolanite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Borolanite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Borolanite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Borolanite is From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland while that of Cataclasite is From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Borolanite and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Borolanite,

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

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock