Ijolite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Pantellerite

The general Ijolite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Ijolite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Pantellerite

The history of Ijolite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Pantellerite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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