Syenite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Borolanite

The general Syenite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Borolanite

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Borolanite

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

For Syenite,

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