Mangerite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Dolomite

The general Mangerite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Mangerite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Dolomite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Dolomite

Along with Mangerite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Dolomite. Etymology of Mangerite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Dolomite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Dolomite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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