Dunite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Anthracite

The general Dunite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Dunite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Anthracite

The history of Dunite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Anthracite

Along with Dunite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Dunite and Anthracite. Etymology of Dunite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dunite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Dunite is From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1 while that of Anthracite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dunite and Anthracite are listed below.

For Dunite,

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

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock