Vogesite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Dolomite

The general Vogesite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Vogesite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Dolomite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Dolomite

Along with Vogesite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Dolomite. Etymology of Vogesite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Dolomite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Dolomite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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