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Borolanite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Soapstone

The general Borolanite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Borolanite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Soapstone

The history of Borolanite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Soapstone

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

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