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Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Borolanite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine 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