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Borolanite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite 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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Vogesite

The general Borolanite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Borolanite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Vogesite

The history of Borolanite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Vogesite

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

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