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Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre 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   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre

The general Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre

The history of Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Lamprophyre

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

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