Ijolite and Minette Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Minette

The general Ijolite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Ijolite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Minette. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Minette

The history of Ijolite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Minette

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Minette,

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