Ignimbrite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Tuff

The general Ignimbrite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Tuff

The history of Ignimbrite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Tuff

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Tuff,

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