Aplite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Dunite

The general Aplite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Aplite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Dunite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Dunite

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine 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