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Borolanite and Claystone Definition


Claystone 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   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Borolanite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Borolanite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Claystone

The history of Borolanite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Claystone

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

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