Borolanite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Andesite

The general Borolanite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Borolanite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Andesite

The history of Borolanite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Andesite

Along with Borolanite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Borolanite and Andesite. Etymology of Borolanite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Borolanite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Borolanite is From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland while that of Andesite 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 and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Borolanite and Andesite are listed below.

For Borolanite,

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

For Andesite,

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