Foidolite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Borolanite

The general Foidolite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Borolanite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Borolanite

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

For Foidolite,

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

For Borolanite,

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