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Mudstone and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mudstone and Ijolite

The general Mudstone and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Ijolite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Ijolite

Along with Mudstone and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Ijolite. Etymology of Mudstone and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Ijolite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Ijolite are listed below.

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