Epidosite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Ignimbrite

The general Epidosite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Ignimbrite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Ignimbrite

Along with Epidosite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Epidosite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Ignimbrite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Ignimbrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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