Icelandite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Hornfels

The general Icelandite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Icelandite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Hornfels

The history of Icelandite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Hornfels

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

For Icelandite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock