Phyllite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Ignimbrite

The general Phyllite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Ignimbrite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Ignimbrite

Along with Phyllite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Phyllite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Ignimbrite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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