Ignimbrite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Websterite

The general Ignimbrite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Websterite

The history of Ignimbrite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Websterite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Websterite,

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