Borolanite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Borolanite and Websterite

The general Borolanite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Borolanite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Borolanite and Websterite

The history of Borolanite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Websterite

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

For Borolanite,

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock