Ignimbrite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Laterite

The general Ignimbrite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Laterite

The history of Ignimbrite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Laterite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock