Harzburgite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Dolomite

The general Harzburgite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Dolomite

The history of Harzburgite and Dolomite 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.

Harzburgite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Dolomite

Along with Harzburgite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Dolomite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Dolomite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Dolomite are listed below.

For Harzburgite,

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

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