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Theralite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Ignimbrite

The general Theralite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Ignimbrite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Ignimbrite

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

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