Ignimbrite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Tonalite

The general Ignimbrite and Tonalite 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, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Tonalite

The history of Ignimbrite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Tonalite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Tonalite,

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