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Sandstone and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
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 its composition, sand and stone   
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
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Ijolite

The general Sandstone and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Ijolite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Ijolite

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

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