Whiteschist and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Ignimbrite

The general Whiteschist and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. 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 Whiteschist and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Ignimbrite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Ignimbrite

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

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium 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