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Ignimbrite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Jadeitite

The general Ignimbrite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Jadeitite

The history of Ignimbrite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Jadeitite

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

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