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Dolomite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Sandstone

The general Dolomite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Dolomite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Sandstone

The history of Dolomite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Sandstone

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

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