Dolomite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Basanite 

The general Dolomite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Dolomite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Dolomite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Basanite 

The history of Dolomite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Basanite 

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

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