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Borolanite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite 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   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Hawaiite

The general Borolanite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Borolanite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Hawaiite

The history of Borolanite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Hawaiite

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

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