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Diatomite and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Dunite

The general Diatomite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Diatomite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Dunite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Dunite

Along with Diatomite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Dunite. Etymology of Diatomite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Dunite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Dunite are listed below.

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