Dolomite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Siltstone

The general Dolomite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Dolomite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Siltstone

The history of Dolomite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Siltstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock