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Sovite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
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, Soft 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 Sovite and Borolanite

The general Sovite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Borolanite

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Borolanite

Along with Sovite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Borolanite. Etymology of Sovite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Sovite 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. Sovite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Borolanite are listed below.

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