Ijolite and Marl Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Marl

The general Ijolite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Ijolite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Marl. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Marl

The history of Ijolite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Marl

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Marl,

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