Borolanite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Granodiorite

The general Borolanite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Borolanite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Granodiorite

The history of Borolanite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Granodiorite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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