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Borolanite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
From hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Borolanite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Borolanite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Borolanite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Borolanite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Borolanite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock