Home
Compare Rocks


Quartzite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -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
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Quartzite and Ijolite

The general Quartzite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

History of Quartzite and Ijolite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Ijolite

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

For Quartzite,

For Ijolite,

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

» More Metamorphic Rocks

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

» More Compare Metamorphic Rocks