The general Ijolite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Ijolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Ijolite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ijolite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Ijolite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Ijolite and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Ijolite and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Ijolite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Epidosite. Etymology of Ijolite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Epidosite. 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 Epidosite 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 Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Epidosite are listed below.
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