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Teschenite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Teschenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   
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
Scotland   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Teschenite and Borolanite

The general Teschenite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Borolanite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Borolanite

Along with Teschenite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Borolanite. Etymology of Teschenite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Borolanite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Borolanite are listed below.

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