Ignimbrite and Troctolite Definition
Definition of Ignimbrite and Troctolite
The general Ignimbrite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
History of Ignimbrite and Troctolite
The history of Ignimbrite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer
Ignimbrite and Troctolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ignimbrite and Troctolite. In this section, you will know about Ignimbrite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ignimbrite is New Zealand whereas Origin of Troctolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Ignimbrite and Troctolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Ignimbrite is Patrick Marshall and the discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch.
Etymology of Ignimbrite and Troctolite
Along with Ignimbrite and Troctolite definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Troctolite. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Troctolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Troctolite. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Troctolite 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 Troctolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Troctolite are listed below.
For Ignimbrite,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
- Group: Volcanic
- Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
For Troctolite,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
- Group: Plutonic
- Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock
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