Ijolite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Turbidite

The general Ijolite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Ijolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Turbidite

The history of Ijolite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Turbidite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Turbidite,

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