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Borolanite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Ignimbrite

The general Borolanite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Borolanite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Ignimbrite

The history of Borolanite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Ignimbrite

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

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