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Felsite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise 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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Felsite and Borolanite

The general Felsite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Borolanite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Borolanite

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

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