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Epidosite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
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
Not Available   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Ijolite

The general Epidosite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Ijolite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Ijolite

Along with Epidosite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Ijolite. Etymology of Epidosite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Ijolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Ijolite are listed below.

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