Dolomite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Picrite

The general Dolomite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Dolomite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Picrite

The history of Dolomite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Picrite

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

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