Ijolite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Icelandite

The general Ijolite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Ijolite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Icelandite

The history of Ijolite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Icelandite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Icelandite,

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