Dolomite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Icelandite

The general Dolomite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Dolomite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Icelandite

The history of Dolomite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock