1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Southern Alps, France
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock