1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael
1.3 Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock