Ijolite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Shonkinite

The general Ijolite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Ijolite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Shonkinite

The history of Ijolite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Shonkinite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock