Ignimbrite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Shonkinite

The general Ignimbrite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Shonkinite

The history of Ignimbrite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Shonkinite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Shonkinite,

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