Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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