Lherzolite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Ijolite

The general Lherzolite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Ijolite

The history of Lherzolite and Ijolite 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.

Lherzolite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Ijolite

Along with Lherzolite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Ijolite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Ijolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Ijolite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Ijolite,

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