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Mangerite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Borolanite

The general Mangerite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Borolanite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Borolanite

Along with Mangerite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Borolanite. Etymology of Mangerite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Borolanite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Borolanite are listed below.

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