Dunite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Dunite and Basanite 

The general Dunite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Dunite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Dunite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Dunite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Basanite 

The history of Dunite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Basanite 

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

For Dunite,

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

For Basanite ,

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