Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Origin
Southern Alps, France
European Foreland Basins
Discoverer
Dolomieu
Arnold H. Bouma
Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock