Dolomite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Epidosite

The general Dolomite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Dolomite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Epidosite

The history of Dolomite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Epidosite

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

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