Dunite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Hornblendite

The general Dunite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Dunite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Hornblendite

The history of Dunite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Hornblendite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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