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Borolanite and Lignite Definition


Lignite 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   
Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Lignite

The general Borolanite and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Borolanite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Lignite

The history of Borolanite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Lignite

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

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