Ignimbrite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Eclogite

The general Ignimbrite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Eclogite

The history of Ignimbrite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Eclogite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock