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Borolanite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite 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   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

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 Pyroxenite

The general Borolanite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Borolanite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Pyroxenite

The history of Borolanite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Pyroxenite

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

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