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Mudstone and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mudstone and Dolomite

The general Mudstone and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Mudstone and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Dolomite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Dolomite

Along with Mudstone and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Dolomite. Etymology of Mudstone and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Dolomite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Dolomite are listed below.

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