1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Southern Alps, France
Spain
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock