Ignimbrite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Dacite

The general Ignimbrite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Dacite

The history of Ignimbrite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Dacite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Dacite,

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