Borolanite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Foidolite

The general Borolanite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Borolanite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Foidolite

The history of Borolanite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Foidolite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Foidolite,

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