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Theralite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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
From Greek to pursue   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Borolanite

The general Theralite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Borolanite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Borolanite

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

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