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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite

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

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Borolanite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Borolanite are listed below.

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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

For Borolanite,

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