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Ijolite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

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 Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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