Ijolite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Eclogite

The general Ijolite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Ijolite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Eclogite

The history of Ijolite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Eclogite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Eclogite,

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