Ignimbrite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite

The general Ignimbrite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite

The history of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock