Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar 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.

Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Ijolite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Ijolite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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