Dolomite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Pyrolite

The general Dolomite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Dolomite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Pyrolite

The history of Dolomite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Pyrolite

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

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