Icelandite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Ijolite

The general Icelandite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Icelandite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Ijolite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Ijolite

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

For Icelandite,

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

For Ijolite,

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