Dunite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Diamictite

The general Dunite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Dunite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Diamictite

The history of Dunite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Diamictite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Diamictite,

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