Borolanite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Quartzite

The general Borolanite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Borolanite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Quartzite

The history of Borolanite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Quartzite

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

For Borolanite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock