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Suevite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Suevite and Ijolite

The general Suevite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. 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 Suevite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Suevite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Ijolite

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Ijolite

Along with Suevite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Ijolite. Etymology of Suevite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Ijolite is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Ijolite are listed below.

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