Ignimbrite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Travertine

The general Ignimbrite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Travertine

The history of Ignimbrite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Travertine

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Travertine,

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