Dunite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Dunite and Hornfels

The general Dunite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Dunite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Dunite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Hornfels

The history of Dunite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Hornfels

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

For Dunite,

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

For Hornfels,

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