Dolomite and Latite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Latite

The general Dolomite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Dolomite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Latite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Latite

The history of Dolomite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Latite

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

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