Dolomite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Gabbro

The general Dolomite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Dolomite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Gabbro

The history of Dolomite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Gabbro

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

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