Dunite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Foidolite

The general Dunite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Dunite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Foidolite

The history of Dunite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Foidolite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Foidolite,

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