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Dolomite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
USA   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Essexite 

The general Dolomite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Dolomite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Dolomite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Essexite 

The history of Dolomite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Essexite 

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

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