Dolomite and Schist Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Schist

The general Dolomite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Dolomite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Schist. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Schist

The history of Dolomite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Schist

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

• 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