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Peridotite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
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
Pike County, U.S   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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 Peridotite and Borolanite

The general Peridotite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Borolanite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Borolanite

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

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