Dunite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Eclogite

The general Dunite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Dunite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Eclogite

The history of Dunite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Eclogite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Eclogite,

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