Ignimbrite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Metapelite

The general Ignimbrite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Metapelite

The history of Ignimbrite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Metapelite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Metapelite,

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