Shale and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Shale and Ignimbrite

The general Shale and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Shale and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Ignimbrite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Ignimbrite

Along with Shale and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Shale and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Ignimbrite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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