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Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Patrick Marshall
Patrick Marshall
1.3 Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite

The general Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite

The history of Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Ignimbrite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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