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Ijolite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

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 a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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