Ignimbrite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Breccia

The general Ignimbrite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Breccia

The history of Ignimbrite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Breccia

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Breccia,

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