Dolomite and Slate Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Slate

The general Dolomite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Dolomite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Slate. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Slate

The history of Dolomite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Slate

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

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