Dolomite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Mudstone

The general Dolomite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Dolomite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Mudstone

The history of Dolomite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Mudstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock