Ijolite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Dolomite

The general Ijolite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Ijolite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Dolomite

The history of Ijolite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Dolomite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Dolomite,

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