Ignimbrite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Gossan

The general Ignimbrite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Gossan

The history of Ignimbrite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Gossan

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Gossan,

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