Icelandite and Granite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Granite

The general Icelandite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Icelandite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Granite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Granite

The history of Icelandite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Granite

Along with Icelandite and Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Granite. Etymology of Icelandite and Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Granite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Granite 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 and Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Granite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

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

For Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock