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Ignimbrite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
USA   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Jasperoid

The general Ignimbrite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Jasperoid

The history of Ignimbrite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Jasperoid

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

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