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Borolanite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite 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   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

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 Benmoreite

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

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History of Borolanite and Benmoreite

The history of Borolanite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Benmoreite

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

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