Ijolite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Aplite

The general Ijolite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Ijolite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Aplite

The history of Ijolite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Aplite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Aplite,

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