Basalt and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Ignimbrite

The general Basalt and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Ignimbrite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Ignimbrite

Along with Basalt and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Basalt and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Ignimbrite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Ignimbrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• 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