Shale and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Shale and Dolomite

The general Shale and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Shale and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Shale and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Dolomite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Dolomite

Along with Shale and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Dolomite. Etymology of Shale and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Dolomite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Dolomite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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