Ignimbrite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite

The general Ignimbrite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite

The history of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock