Ijolite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Jaspillite

The general Ijolite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Ijolite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Jaspillite

The history of Ijolite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Jaspillite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Jaspillite,

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