Dolomite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Websterite

The general Dolomite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Dolomite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Websterite

The history of Dolomite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Websterite

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

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