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Ijolite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
France   

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 Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ijolite and Arkose

The general Ijolite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Ijolite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ijolite and Arkose

The history of Ijolite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Arkose

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

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