Ijolite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Pyroxenite

The general Ijolite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Ijolite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Pyroxenite

The history of Ijolite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Pyroxenite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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