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Borolanite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate 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   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Conglomerate

The general Borolanite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Borolanite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Conglomerate

The history of Borolanite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Conglomerate

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

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