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Diatomite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Dolomite

The general Diatomite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Diatomite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Dolomite

The history of Diatomite and Dolomite 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.

Diatomite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Dolomite

Along with Diatomite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Dolomite. Etymology of Diatomite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Dolomite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Dolomite are listed below.

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