The general Ijolite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Ijolite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Ijolite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ijolite and Pegmatite. In this section, you will know about Ijolite and Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Pegmatite is . It is interesting to know the name of Ijolite and Pegmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Ijolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Pegmatite is R. J. Hauy.
Along with Ijolite and Pegmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Pegmatite. Etymology of Ijolite and Pegmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Pegmatite. 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 Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Pegmatite are listed below.
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