Ignimbrite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Ijolite

The general Ignimbrite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Ijolite

The history of Ignimbrite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Ijolite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Ijolite,

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