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Icelandite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Icelandite and Ignimbrite

The general Icelandite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Ignimbrite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Ignimbrite

Along with Icelandite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Icelandite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Ignimbrite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Ignimbrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

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