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Borolanite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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