Ijolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Charnockite

The general Ijolite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Ijolite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Charnockite

The history of Ijolite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Charnockite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Charnockite,

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