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Benmoreite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
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
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
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 Benmoreite and Borolanite

The general Benmoreite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Borolanite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Borolanite

Along with Benmoreite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Borolanite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Borolanite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Borolanite are listed below.

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