Dolomite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Gneiss

The general Dolomite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Dolomite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Gneiss

The history of Dolomite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Gneiss

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

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