Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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