Appinite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Appinite and Ijolite

The general Appinite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Appinite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Ijolite

The history of Appinite and Ijolite 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.

Appinite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Ijolite

Along with Appinite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Ijolite. Etymology of Appinite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Ijolite 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. Appinite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Ijolite are listed below.

For Appinite,

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

For Ijolite,

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