Dolomite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Carbonatite

The general Dolomite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Dolomite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Carbonatite

The history of Dolomite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Carbonatite

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

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