Ignimbrite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Vogesite

The general Ignimbrite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Vogesite

The history of Ignimbrite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Vogesite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Vogesite,

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