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Ijolite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ijolite and Amphibolite

The general Ijolite and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Ijolite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ijolite and Amphibolite

The history of Ijolite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Amphibolite

Along with Ijolite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Ijolite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Amphibolite. 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 Amphibolite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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