Etymology of Ijolite and Hyaloclastite
Along with Ijolite and Hyaloclastite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Hyaloclastite . Etymology of Ijolite and Hyaloclastite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Hyaloclastite . 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 Hyaloclastite 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 Hyaloclastite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Hyaloclastite are listed below.
For Ijolite,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
- Group: Plutonic
- Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock
For Hyaloclastite ,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
- Group: Volcanic
- Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock