Blue Granite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Ignimbrite

The general Blue Granite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Ignimbrite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Ignimbrite

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

For Blue Granite,

• 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