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Dolomite and Coal Definition


Coal and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
USA   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dolomite and Coal

The general Dolomite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Dolomite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Coal. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Coal

The history of Dolomite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Coal

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

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