1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Southern Alps, France
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock
From the Latin word latium
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock