Ijolite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Travertine

The general Ijolite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Ijolite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Travertine

The history of Ijolite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Travertine

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Travertine,

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