Dunite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Dunite and Conglomerate

The general Dunite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Dunite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Dunite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Conglomerate

The history of Dunite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Conglomerate

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

For Dunite,

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

For Conglomerate,

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