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Ignimbrite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Ignimbrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Granulite

The general Ignimbrite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Granulite

The history of Ignimbrite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Granulite

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

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