Ignimbrite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Kimberlite

The general Ignimbrite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Kimberlite

The history of Ignimbrite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Kimberlite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock