Ignimbrite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Mylonite

The general Ignimbrite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Mylonite

The history of Ignimbrite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Mylonite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Mylonite,

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