Borolanite and Latite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Latite

The general Borolanite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Borolanite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Latite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Latite

The history of Borolanite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Latite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Latite,

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