Dunite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Anorthosite

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

History of Dunite and Anorthosite

The history of Dunite and Anorthosite 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.

Dunite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Anorthosite

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

For Dunite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock