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Peridotite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Ijolite

The general Peridotite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Ijolite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Ijolite

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

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