The general Ijolite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Ijolite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Ijolite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ijolite and Serpentinite. In this section, you will know about Ijolite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Serpentinite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Ijolite and Serpentinite discoverer. The discoverer of Ijolite and Serpentinite are Unknown.
Along with Ijolite and Serpentinite definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Serpentinite. Etymology of Ijolite and Serpentinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Serpentinite. 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 Serpentinite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Serpentinite are listed below.
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