Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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