Dolomite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Hornblendite

The general Dolomite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Dolomite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Hornblendite

The history of Dolomite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Hornblendite

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

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hornblendite,

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