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Borolanite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Borolanite and Turbidite

The general Borolanite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Borolanite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Turbidite

The history of Borolanite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Turbidite

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

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