Dolomite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Anorthosite

The general Dolomite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Dolomite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Anorthosite

The history of Dolomite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Anorthosite

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

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