Icelandite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Amphibolite

The general Icelandite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Icelandite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Amphibolite

The history of Icelandite and Amphibolite 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.

Icelandite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

Icelandite and Amphibolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Icelandite and Amphibolite. In this section, you will know about Icelandite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Icelandite is Iceland whereas Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Icelandite and Amphibolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael and the discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Icelandite and Amphibolite

Along with Icelandite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Icelandite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Amphibolite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock