Ijolite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Websterite

The general Ijolite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Ijolite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Websterite

The history of Ijolite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Websterite

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

For Ijolite,

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

For Websterite,

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