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Borolanite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Siltstone

The general Borolanite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Borolanite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Siltstone

The history of Borolanite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Siltstone

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

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