Dolomite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Dunite

The general Dolomite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Dolomite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Dunite

The history of Dolomite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Dunite

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

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