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Ignimbrite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate 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   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Italy   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Conglomerate

The general Ignimbrite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Conglomerate

The history of Ignimbrite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Conglomerate

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

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