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Dolomite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight  
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France  
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Discoverer
Dolomieu  
Unknown  

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock  
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Dolomite and Pyroxenite

The general Dolomite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Dolomite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Pyroxenite

The history of Dolomite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Pyroxenite

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

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