Ijolite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Picrite

The general Ijolite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Ijolite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Picrite

The history of Ijolite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Picrite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Picrite,

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