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Diatomite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Ignimbrite

The general Diatomite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous 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 Diatomite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Ignimbrite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Ignimbrite

Along with Diatomite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Diatomite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Ignimbrite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

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