Dunite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Dunite and Basalt

The general Dunite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Dunite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Dunite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Basalt

The history of Dunite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Basalt

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

For Dunite,

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

For Basalt,

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