Peridotite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Dolomite

The general Peridotite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Peridotite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Dolomite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Dolomite

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

For Peridotite,

• 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:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock