Dolomite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Nephelinite

The general Dolomite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Dolomite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Nephelinite

The history of Dolomite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Nephelinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock