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Dolomite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
India   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Dolomite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Dolomite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Laterite

The history of Dolomite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Laterite

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

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