Dunite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Charnockite

The general Dunite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Dunite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Charnockite

The history of Dunite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Charnockite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Charnockite,

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