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Ijolite and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Finland, Europe
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Ijolite and Essexite 

The general Ijolite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Ijolite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Ijolite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Essexite 

The history of Ijolite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Essexite 

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Essexite ,

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