Ijolite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Conglomerate

The general Ijolite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Ijolite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Conglomerate

The history of Ijolite and Conglomerate 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.

Ijolite and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Conglomerate

Along with Ijolite and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Conglomerate. Etymology of Ijolite and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Ijolite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone while that of Conglomerate is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Conglomerate are listed below.

For Ijolite,

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

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock