Dolomite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Tonalite

The general Dolomite and Tonalite 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, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Dolomite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Tonalite

The history of Dolomite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Tonalite

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

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