Dunite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Borolanite

The general Dunite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Dunite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Borolanite

The history of Dunite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Borolanite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Borolanite,

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