The general Ijolite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Ijolite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Latite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Ijolite and Latite 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 Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ijolite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Ijolite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Ijolite and Latite discoverer. The discoverer of Ijolite and Latite are Unknown.
Along with Ijolite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Latite. Etymology of Ijolite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Latite. 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 Latite 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 Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Latite are listed below.
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