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Borolanite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite 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   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Borolanite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Borolanite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Pantellerite

The history of Borolanite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Pantellerite

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

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