Ijolite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Skarn

The general Ijolite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Ijolite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Skarn

The history of Ijolite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Skarn

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Skarn,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock