Ijolite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Evaporite

The general Ijolite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Ijolite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Evaporite

The history of Ijolite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Evaporite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Evaporite,

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