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Diabase and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar  
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
Germany  
New Zealand  

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch  
Ferdinand von Hochstetter  

Etymology
From Greek di + base  
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Diabase and Dunite

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

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History of Diabase and Dunite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Dunite

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

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