Ignimbrite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Taconite

The general Ignimbrite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Taconite

The history of Ignimbrite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Taconite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Taconite,

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