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Borolanite and Chalk Definition


Chalk 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   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

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 Chalk

The general Borolanite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Borolanite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Chalk

The history of Borolanite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Chalk

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

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