Ignimbrite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Wehrlite

The general Ignimbrite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Wehrlite

The history of Ignimbrite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Wehrlite

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

For Ignimbrite,

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

For Wehrlite,

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