Dunite and Coal Definition

Definition of Dunite and Coal

The general Dunite and Coal definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Dunite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Coal. Get to know more information about Dunite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Coal

The history of Dunite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Coal

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

For Dunite,

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

For Coal,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock