Pyrolite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Borolanite

The general Pyrolite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Borolanite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Borolanite

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

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Borolanite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock