Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite

The general Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite

The history of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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