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Dunite and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Dunite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   

Etymology
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dunite and Dunite

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

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History of Dunite and Dunite

The history of Dunite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Dunite

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

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