Ijolite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Litchfieldite

The general Ijolite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Ijolite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Litchfieldite

The history of Ijolite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Litchfieldite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Litchfieldite,

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