Borolanite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Epidosite

The general Borolanite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Borolanite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Epidosite

The history of Borolanite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Epidosite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Epidosite,

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