Ijolite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Teschenite

The general Ijolite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Ijolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Teschenite

The history of Ijolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Teschenite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Teschenite,

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