Ijolite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Hawaiite

The general Ijolite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Ijolite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Hawaiite

The history of Ijolite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Hawaiite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Hawaiite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock