Borolanite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Metapelite

The general Borolanite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Borolanite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Metapelite

The history of Borolanite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Metapelite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Metapelite,

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