Dunite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Laterite

The general Dunite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Dunite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Laterite

The history of Dunite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Laterite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Laterite,

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