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Basalt and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Basalt Definition


Definition

Definition
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   
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
Egypt   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Georgius Agricola   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Basalt and Borolanite

The general Basalt and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basalt and Borolanite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Borolanite

Along with Basalt and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Borolanite. Etymology of Basalt and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Borolanite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Borolanite are listed below.

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