Dolomite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Metapelite

The general Dolomite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Dolomite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Metapelite

The history of Dolomite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Metapelite

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

• 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