Travertine and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Ignimbrite

The general Travertine and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Ignimbrite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Ignimbrite

Along with Travertine and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Travertine and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Ignimbrite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Ignimbrite are listed below.

For Travertine,

• 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