Vogesite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Borolanite

The general Vogesite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Borolanite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Borolanite

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

For Vogesite,

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