Ijolite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Diamictite

The general Ijolite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Ijolite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Diamictite

The history of Ijolite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Diamictite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Diamictite,

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