Dolomite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Amphibolite

The general Dolomite and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Dolomite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Amphibolite

The history of Dolomite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Amphibolite

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

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