Dolomite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Enderbite

The general Dolomite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Dolomite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Enderbite

The history of Dolomite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Enderbite

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

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