Ijolite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Harzburgite

The general Ijolite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Ijolite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Harzburgite

The history of Ijolite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Harzburgite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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