Ijolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Metapelite

The general Ijolite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Ijolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Metapelite

The history of Ijolite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Metapelite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock