Felsite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Ignimbrite

The general Felsite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Felsite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Ignimbrite

The history of Felsite and Ignimbrite 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.

Felsite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

Felsite and Ignimbrite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Felsite and Ignimbrite. In this section, you will know about Felsite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Felsite is Unknown whereas Origin of Ignimbrite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Felsite and Ignimbrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Felsite is Unknown and the discoverer of Ignimbrite is Patrick Marshall.

Etymology of Felsite and Ignimbrite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Ignimbrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock