Ignimbrite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Dunite

The general Ignimbrite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Dunite

The history of Ignimbrite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Dunite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Dunite,

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