Ijolite and Granophyre Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Granophyre

The general Ijolite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Ijolite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Granophyre

The history of Ijolite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Granophyre

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Granophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock