Ignimbrite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Larvikite

The general Ignimbrite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Larvikite

The history of Ignimbrite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Larvikite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Larvikite,

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