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Nephelinite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Nephelinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Brazil   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   
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
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Nephelinite and Ijolite

The general Nephelinite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Nephelinite and Ijolite

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Ijolite

Along with Nephelinite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Ijolite. Etymology of Nephelinite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Ijolite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Ijolite are listed below.

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