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Borolanite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite 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   
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Borolanite and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Borolanite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Trondhjemite

The history of Borolanite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Trondhjemite

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

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