Dolomite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Conglomerate

The general Dolomite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Dolomite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Conglomerate

The history of Dolomite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Conglomerate

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

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