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Ijolite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Ijolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Tasmania   

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   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ijolite and Whiteschist

The general Ijolite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Ijolite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ijolite and Whiteschist

The history of Ijolite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Whiteschist

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

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