Pyrolite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Dolomite

The general Pyrolite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Dolomite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Dolomite

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

For Pyrolite,

• 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