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Pyrolite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 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.

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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.

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