Ignimbrite and Slate Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Slate

The general Ignimbrite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Slate. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Slate

The history of Ignimbrite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Slate

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Slate,

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