Ijolite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Appinite

The general Ijolite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Ijolite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Appinite

The history of Ijolite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Appinite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Appinite,

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