Borolanite and Marble Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Marble

The general Borolanite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Borolanite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Marble. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Marble

The history of Borolanite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Marble

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock