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Diorite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
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 early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diorite and Ijolite

The general Diorite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Ijolite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Ijolite

Along with Diorite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Ijolite. Etymology of Diorite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Ijolite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Ijolite are listed below.

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