Dolomite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Pegmatite

The general Dolomite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Dolomite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Pegmatite

The history of Dolomite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Pegmatite

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

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