Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  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.

Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  . In this section, you will know about Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Dolomite is Southern Alps, France whereas Origin of Hyaloclastite  is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  discoverer. The Discoverer of Dolomite is Dolomieu and the discoverer of Hyaloclastite  is Unknown.

Etymology of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Hyaloclastite  is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

For Dolomite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock