Ignimbrite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Kenyte

The general Ignimbrite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Kenyte

The history of Ignimbrite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Kenyte

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Kenyte,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock