Ignimbrite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Sovite

The general Ignimbrite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Sovite

The history of Ignimbrite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Sovite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock