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Borolanite and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Oolite

The general Borolanite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Borolanite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Oolite

The history of Borolanite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Oolite

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

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