Ijolite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Enderbite

The general Ijolite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Ijolite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Enderbite

The history of Ijolite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Enderbite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Enderbite,

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