1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
New Zealand
North America
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ferdinand von Hochstetter
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock