Dolomite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Migmatite

The general Dolomite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Dolomite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Migmatite

The history of Dolomite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Migmatite

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

• 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