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Dolomite and Kenyte Definition


Kenyte and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Mount Kenya   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
J. W. Gregory   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Kenyte

The general Dolomite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Dolomite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Kenyte

The history of Dolomite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Kenyte

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

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