Ijolite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Blue Granite

The general Ijolite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Ijolite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Blue Granite

The history of Ijolite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Blue Granite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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