Ignimbrite and Obsidian Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Obsidian

The general Ignimbrite and Obsidian 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, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Obsidian

The history of Ignimbrite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Obsidian

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Obsidian,

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