Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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