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Pegmatite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Pegmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
R. J. Hauy   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pegmatite and Dolomite

The general Pegmatite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Pegmatite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pegmatite and Dolomite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Dolomite

Along with Pegmatite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Dolomite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Dolomite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Dolomite are listed below.

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