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Borolanite and Flint Definition


Flint 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   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Flint

The general Borolanite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Borolanite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Flint. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Flint

The history of Borolanite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Flint

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

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