Ignimbrite and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Tephrite

The general Ignimbrite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Tephrite

The history of Ignimbrite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Tephrite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Tephrite,

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