Blue Granite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Ijolite

The general Blue Granite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Ijolite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Ijolite

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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