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Ignimbrite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Ignimbrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Peridotite

The general Ignimbrite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Peridotite

The history of Ignimbrite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Peridotite

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

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