Amphibolite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Icelandite

The general Amphibolite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Icelandite

The history of Amphibolite and Icelandite 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.

Amphibolite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

Amphibolite and Icelandite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Amphibolite and Icelandite. In this section, you will know about Amphibolite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Icelandite is Iceland. It is interesting to know the name of Amphibolite and Icelandite discoverer. The Discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael.

Etymology of Amphibolite and Icelandite

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

For Amphibolite,

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

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock