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Dolomite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Granulite

The general Dolomite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Dolomite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Granulite

The history of Dolomite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Granulite

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

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