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Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, 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. Along with definition of Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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