Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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