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Borolanite and Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Borolanite and Trachyandesite

The general Borolanite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Borolanite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Trachyandesite

The history of Borolanite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Trachyandesite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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