Soapstone and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Dolomite

The general Soapstone and Dolomite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Soapstone and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Dolomite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Dolomite

Along with Soapstone and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Dolomite. Etymology of Soapstone and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Dolomite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Dolomite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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