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Mangerite and Ijolite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Finland, Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Ijolite

The general Mangerite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Ijolite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Ijolite

Along with Mangerite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Ijolite. Etymology of Mangerite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Ijolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Ijolite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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