Borolanite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Luxullianite

The general Borolanite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Borolanite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Luxullianite

The history of Borolanite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Luxullianite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Luxullianite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock