Ignimbrite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Andesite

The general Ignimbrite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Andesite

The history of Ignimbrite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Andesite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Andesite,

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