Dunite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Itacolumite

The general Dunite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Dunite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Itacolumite

The history of Dunite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Itacolumite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock