Ijolite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Sovite

The general Ijolite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Ijolite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Sovite

The history of Ijolite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Sovite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Sovite,

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