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Borolanite and Syenite Definition


Syenite 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   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Syenite

The general Borolanite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Borolanite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Syenite

The history of Borolanite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Syenite

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

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