Dunite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Epidosite

The general Dunite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Dunite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Epidosite

The history of Dunite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Epidosite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Epidosite,

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