Ignimbrite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Gabbro

The general Ignimbrite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Gabbro

The history of Ignimbrite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Gabbro

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Gabbro,

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