Dolomite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Tachylite

The general Dolomite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Dolomite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Tachylite

The history of Dolomite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Tachylite

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

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