Ijolite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Lamprophyre

The general Ijolite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Ijolite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Lamprophyre

The history of Ijolite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Lamprophyre

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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