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Jaspillite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
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
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jaspillite and Borolanite

The general Jaspillite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Borolanite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Borolanite

Along with Jaspillite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Borolanite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Borolanite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Borolanite are listed below.

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