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Ijolite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ijolite and Scoria

The general Ijolite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Ijolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ijolite and Scoria

The history of Ijolite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Scoria

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

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