Dolomite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Shoshonite

The general Dolomite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Dolomite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Shoshonite

The history of Dolomite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Shoshonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock