Picrite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Ijolite

The general Picrite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Ijolite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Ijolite

Along with Picrite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Ijolite. Etymology of Picrite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Ijolite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Ijolite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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