Ignimbrite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Foidolite

The general Ignimbrite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Foidolite

The history of Ignimbrite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Foidolite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Foidolite,

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