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Borolanite and Limestone Definition


Limestone 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   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Limestone

The general Borolanite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Borolanite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Limestone

The history of Borolanite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Limestone

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

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