Dolomite and Flint Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Flint

The general Dolomite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Dolomite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Flint. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Flint

The history of Dolomite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Flint

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

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