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Trachyandesite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive 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
Indonesia   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Borolanite

The general Trachyandesite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive 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 Trachyandesite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Borolanite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Borolanite

Along with Trachyandesite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Borolanite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Borolanite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Borolanite are listed below.

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