Ignimbrite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Basanite 

The general Ignimbrite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Basanite 

The history of Ignimbrite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Basanite 

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock