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Borolanite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Borolanite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Argillite

The general Borolanite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Borolanite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Argillite

The history of Borolanite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Argillite

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

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