Dunite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Aplite

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

History of Dunite and Aplite

The history of Dunite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Aplite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock