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Dolomite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Germany   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Van Tooren   

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   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dolomite and Tephrite

The general Dolomite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Dolomite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Tephrite

The history of Dolomite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Tephrite

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

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