Ijolite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Granulite

The general Ijolite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Ijolite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Granulite

The history of Ijolite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Granulite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Granulite,

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