Ignimbrite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Epidosite

The general Ignimbrite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Epidosite

The history of Ignimbrite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Epidosite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Epidosite,

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