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Ignimbrite and Chert Definition


Chert and Ignimbrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Chert

The general Ignimbrite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Chert. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Chert

The history of Ignimbrite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Chert

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

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