Ignimbrite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Ignimbrite and Dolomite

The general Ignimbrite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Ignimbrite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ignimbrite and Dolomite

The history of Ignimbrite and Dolomite 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.

Ignimbrite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Dolomite

Along with Ignimbrite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Dolomite. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Dolomite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Dolomite are listed below.

For Ignimbrite,

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

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