Ijolite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Basanite 

The general Ijolite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Ijolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Ijolite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Basanite 

The history of Ijolite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Basanite 

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock