Dunite and Granite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Granite

The general Dunite and Granite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Dunite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Granite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Granite

The history of Dunite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Granite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Granite,

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