Ijolite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Basalt

The general Ijolite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Ijolite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Basalt

The history of Ijolite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Basalt

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Basalt,

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