Hornblendite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Ignimbrite

The general Hornblendite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Ignimbrite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Ignimbrite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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