1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
1.2.2 Discoverer
Patrick Marshall
Edgar Bailey
1.3 Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock