Ignimbrite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Skarn

The general Ignimbrite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Skarn

The history of Ignimbrite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Skarn

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Skarn,

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