Dolomite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Shonkinite

The general Dolomite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Dolomite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Shonkinite

The history of Dolomite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Shonkinite

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

• 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