Dunite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Boninite

The general Dunite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Dunite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Boninite

The history of Dunite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Boninite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Boninite,

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