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Diatomite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Borolanite

The general Diatomite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Diatomite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Borolanite

The history of Diatomite and Borolanite 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.

Diatomite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Borolanite

Along with Diatomite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Borolanite. Etymology of Diatomite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Borolanite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Borolanite are listed below.

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