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Dolomite and Latite Definition


Latite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Italy   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 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.

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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.

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