Picrite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Ignimbrite

The general Picrite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Ignimbrite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Ignimbrite

Along with Picrite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Picrite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Ignimbrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Ignimbrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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