Vogesite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Ignimbrite

The general Vogesite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Ignimbrite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Ignimbrite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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