Dolomite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Foidolite

The general Dolomite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Dolomite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Foidolite

The history of Dolomite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Foidolite

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

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