Ignimbrite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Oolite

The general Ignimbrite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Oolite

The history of Ignimbrite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Oolite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Oolite,

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