Dunite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Granodiorite

The general Dunite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Dunite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Granodiorite

The history of Dunite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Granodiorite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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