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Dolomite and Marble Definition


Marble and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dolomite and Marble

The general Dolomite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Dolomite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Marble. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Marble

The history of Dolomite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Marble

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

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