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Borolanite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist 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   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Borolanite and Whiteschist

The general Borolanite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Borolanite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Borolanite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Borolanite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Borolanite and Whiteschist

The history of Borolanite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Borolanite and Whiteschist

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

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