1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.3 History
1.3.2 Origin
New Zealand
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.3.4 Discoverer
1.4 Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.5 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.5.3 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.7 Family
1.7.1 Group
2.2 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
3.2 Color
Beige, Black, Brown, Grey, Pink, White
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
3.3 Maintenance
3.5 Durability
3.6.1 Water Resistant
3.7.2 Scratch Resistant
4.1.1 Stain Resistant
4.2.1 Wind Resistant
4.3.2 Acid Resistant
4.4 Appearance
Dull, Vesicular and Foilated
Veined or Pebbled
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Floor Tiles, Homes, Interior Decoration
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Kitchens, Stair Treads
5.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
5.1.4 Other Architectural Uses
5.2 Industry
5.2.1 Construction Industry
Building houses or walls, Construction Aggregate
As Dimension Stone
5.2.3 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
5.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
5.4 Other Uses
5.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones
6 Types
6.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
7.2 Features
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock
7.3 Archaeological Significance
7.3.1 Monuments
7.4.2 Famous Monuments
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Data Not Available
7.4.4 Sculpture
7.5.2 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
7.5.3 Pictographs
7.5.5 Petroglyphs
7.5.7 Figurines
7.6 Fossils
8 Formation
8.1 Formation
Ignimbrites are formed from very poorly sorted mixture of volcanic ash or tuff and pumice lapilli, commonly with scattered lithic fragments.
Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.
8.2 Composition
8.2.1 Mineral Content
Apatite, Biotite, Calcite, Chlorite, Feldspar, Hematite, Hornblade, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Olivine, Pyroxene, Quartz
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
9.1.2 Compound Content
Ca, NaCl
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
9.2 Transformation
9.2.1 Metamorphism
9.2.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
9.2.3 Weathering
9.2.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
9.2.5 Erosion
9.2.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
10 Properties
10.1 Physical Properties
10.1.1 Hardness
10.1.5 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
10.1.7 Fracture
10.1.9 Streak
10.1.11 Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
10.1.12 Luster
Vitreous to Dull
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10.1.13 Compressive Strength
10.1.14 Cleavage
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10.1.16 Toughness
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10.1.17 Specific Gravity
10.1.20 Transparency
10.1.21 Density
1-1.8 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
0
1400
10.2 Thermal Properties
10.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
10.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
11 Reserves
11.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
11.1.1 Asia
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Yemen
India
11.1.2 Africa
Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Not Available
11.1.3 Europe
France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Not Available
11.1.4 Others
Antarctica, Hawaii Islands
Antarctica
11.2 Deposits in Western Continents
11.2.1 North America
Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, USA
USA
11.2.2 South America
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador
Not Available
11.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
11.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia
Not Available