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Borolanite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite 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   
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Litchfieldite

The general Borolanite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Borolanite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Litchfieldite

The history of Borolanite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Litchfieldite

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

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