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Borolanite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Jadeitite

The general Borolanite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Borolanite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Jadeitite

The history of Borolanite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Jadeitite

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

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