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Harzburgite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
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 the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Borolanite

The general Harzburgite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Borolanite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Borolanite

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

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