Borolanite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Eclogite

The general Borolanite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Borolanite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Eclogite

The history of Borolanite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Eclogite

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

For Borolanite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock