Ijolite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Carbonatite

The general Ijolite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Ijolite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Carbonatite

The history of Ijolite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Carbonatite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Carbonatite,

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