Dolomite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Rhyolite

The general Dolomite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Dolomite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Rhyolite

The history of Dolomite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Rhyolite

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

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