Ignimbrite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Limestone

The general Ignimbrite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Limestone

The history of Ignimbrite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Limestone

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Limestone,

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