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Borolanite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite 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   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Borolanite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Borolanite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Monzogranite

The history of Borolanite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Monzogranite

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

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