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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Ijolite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Ijolite are listed below.

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