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Pumice and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Pumice Definition


Definition

Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Spain   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   
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
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Pumice and Ijolite

The general Pumice and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. 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 Pumice and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Pumice and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pumice and Ijolite

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Ijolite

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

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