1 Definition
1.1 Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ben More
Ian S. E. Carmichael
1.3 Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock