Lherzolite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite

The general Lherzolite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite

The history of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite 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.

Lherzolite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite

Along with Lherzolite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Ignimbrite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Ignimbrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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