Amphibolite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Dunite

The general Amphibolite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Dunite

The history of Amphibolite and Dunite 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.

Amphibolite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

Amphibolite and Dunite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Amphibolite and Dunite. In this section, you will know about Amphibolite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Dunite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Amphibolite and Dunite discoverer. The Discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Dunite is Ferdinand von Hochstetter.

Etymology of Amphibolite and Dunite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Dunite,

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