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Dolomite and Minette Definition


Minette and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Minette

The general Dolomite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Dolomite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Minette. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Minette

The history of Dolomite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Minette

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

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