Dunite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Dunite and Gabbro

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

History of Dunite and Gabbro

The history of Dunite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Gabbro

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

For Dunite,

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

For Gabbro,

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