1 Definition
1.1 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
1.3 History
1.3.1 Origin
2.1.2 Discoverer
2.2 Etymology
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
2.3 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
2.3.2 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
2.5 Family
2.5.1 Group
2.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
3.3 Color
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Grey
3.5 Maintenance
4.2 Durability
4.2.1 Water Resistant
4.4.2 Scratch Resistant
4.4.4 Stain Resistant
4.4.7 Wind Resistant
4.4.9 Acid Resistant
4.5 Appearance
Banded and Foilated
Dull, Banded and Foilated
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.1 Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
5.2.1 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
5.2.2 Other Architectural Uses
6.2 Industry
6.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Production of Glass and Ceramics
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories
6.3.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium
6.4 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
6.5 Other Uses
6.5.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Gemstone, Metallurgical Flux, Production of Lime, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)
7 Types
7.1 Types
Not Available
Minette, Alnoite, Camptonite, Monchiquite, Fourchite, Vogesite, Appinite and Spessartite
7.2 Features
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
7.3 Archaeological Significance
7.3.1 Monuments
7.3.3 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
7.3.5 Sculpture
7.3.6 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
7.3.7 Pictographs
7.3.9 Petroglyphs
7.3.11 Figurines
7.4 Fossils
8 Formation
8.1 Formation
Borolanites are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones.
Vogesite formation takes place deep beneath the Earth’s surface at around 150 to 450 kilometres, and are erupted rapidly and violently.
8.2 Composition
8.2.1 Mineral Content
Albite, Amphibole, Biotite, Cancrinite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodalite
Amphibole, Carbonate, Garnet, Micas, Olivine, Phlogopite, Pyroxene
9.1.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
9.2 Transformation
9.2.1 Metamorphism
9.2.2 Types of Metamorphism
Regional Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
9.2.3 Weathering
9.2.4 Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
9.2.5 Erosion
9.2.6 Types of Erosion
Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
10 Properties
10.1 Physical Properties
10.1.1 Hardness
10.1.8 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
10.1.9 Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
10.1.10 Streak
10.1.11 Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
10.1.12 Luster
Greasy to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
10.1.13 Compressive Strength
10.1.17 Cleavage
10.1.18 Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
10.1.19 Specific Gravity
10.1.22 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
10.1.23 Density
2.6 g/cm32.95-2.96 g/cm3
0
1400
10.3 Thermal Properties
10.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity
11.1.3 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
12 Reserves
12.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
12.1.1 Asia
Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Vietnam
Russia
12.1.3 Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, South Africa
12.2.0 Europe
Andorra, Finland, France, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
England, Hungary, Iceland, United Kingdom
12.2.2 Others
Greenland
Antarctica, Greenland
12.3 Deposits in Western Continents
12.3.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, Mexico, USA
12.4.2 South America
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Venezuela
Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador
12.5 Deposits in Oceania Continent
12.5.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia