Dolomite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Vogesite

The general Dolomite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Dolomite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Vogesite

The history of Dolomite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Vogesite

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

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