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Borolanite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite 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   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Phyllite

The general Borolanite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Borolanite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Phyllite

The history of Borolanite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Phyllite

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

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