Dolomite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Kimberlite

The general Dolomite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Dolomite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Kimberlite

The history of Dolomite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Kimberlite

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

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