Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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