Ignimbrite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Diamictite

The general Ignimbrite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Diamictite

The history of Ignimbrite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Diamictite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Diamictite,

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