Ijolite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Breccia

The general Ijolite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Ijolite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Breccia

The history of Ijolite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Breccia

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Breccia,

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