Dolomite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Dacite

The general Dolomite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Dolomite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Dacite

The history of Dolomite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Dacite

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

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