Dolomite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Mangerite

The general Dolomite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Dolomite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Mangerite

The history of Dolomite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Mangerite

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

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