Ignimbrite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Phonolite

The general Ignimbrite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Phonolite

The history of Ignimbrite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Phonolite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock