Dolomite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Basalt

The general Dolomite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Dolomite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Basalt

The history of Dolomite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Basalt

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

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