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Websterite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
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
Webster, North Carolina   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
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 Websterite and Borolanite

The general Websterite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. 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 Websterite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Borolanite

The history of Websterite 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.

Websterite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Borolanite

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

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