Dolomite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Jaspillite

The general Dolomite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Dolomite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Jaspillite

The history of Dolomite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Jaspillite

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

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