Dunite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Larvikite

The general Dunite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Dunite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Larvikite

The history of Dunite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Larvikite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Larvikite,

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