Diabase and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Ignimbrite

The general Diabase and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Ignimbrite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Ignimbrite

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

For Diabase,

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