Ijolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Ijolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Ijolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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