Borolanite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Larvikite

The general Borolanite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Borolanite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Larvikite

The history of Borolanite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Larvikite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Larvikite,

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