Ignimbrite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Syenite

The general Ignimbrite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Syenite

The history of Ignimbrite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Syenite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Syenite,

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