Dolomite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Blue Granite

The general Dolomite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Dolomite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Blue Granite

The history of Dolomite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Blue Granite

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

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