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Granophyre and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
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
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granophyre and Ijolite

The general Granophyre and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. 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 Granophyre and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Granophyre and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Ijolite

The history of Granophyre 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.

Granophyre and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Ijolite

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

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