Dolomite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Phyllite

The general Dolomite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Dolomite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Phyllite

The history of Dolomite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Phyllite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock