Dolomite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Hornfels

The general Dolomite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Dolomite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Hornfels

The history of Dolomite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Hornfels

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

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