Pyroxenite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Ijolite

The general Pyroxenite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Ijolite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Ijolite

Along with Pyroxenite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Ijolite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Ijolite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Ijolite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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