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Ijolite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Canada, Germany   

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   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Ijolite and Suevite

The general Ijolite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Ijolite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ijolite and Suevite

The history of Ijolite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Suevite

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

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