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Vogesite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
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 the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Vogesite and Ijolite

The general Vogesite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Ijolite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Ijolite

Along with Vogesite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Ijolite. Etymology of Vogesite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Ijolite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Ijolite are listed below.

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