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Aplite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Borolanite

The general Aplite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Aplite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Borolanite

The history of Aplite and Borolanite 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.

Aplite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Borolanite

Along with Aplite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Borolanite. Etymology of Aplite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Borolanite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Borolanite are listed below.

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