Borolanite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Ijolite

The general Borolanite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Borolanite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Ijolite

The history of Borolanite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Ijolite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Ijolite,

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