Ijolite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Gabbro

The general Ijolite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Ijolite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Gabbro

The history of Ijolite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Gabbro

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Gabbro,

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