Dolomite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Anthracite

The general Dolomite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Dolomite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Anthracite

The history of Dolomite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Anthracite

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

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