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Borolanite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite 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   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From diatom + -ite1   

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 Diatomite

The general Borolanite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Borolanite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Diatomite

The history of Borolanite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Diatomite

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

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