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Borolanite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone 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   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Mudstone

The general Borolanite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Borolanite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Mudstone

The history of Borolanite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Mudstone

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

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