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Jadeitite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
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 pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Jadeitite and Borolanite

The general Jadeitite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Borolanite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Borolanite

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

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