Dolomite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Ignimbrite

The general Dolomite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Dolomite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Ignimbrite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Ignimbrite

Along with Dolomite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Dolomite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite,

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