Diorite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Dunite

The general Diorite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Diorite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Dunite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Dunite

Along with Diorite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Dunite. Etymology of Diorite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Dunite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Dunite are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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