Dunite and Latite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Latite

The general Dunite and Latite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Dunite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Latite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Latite

The history of Dunite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Latite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Latite,

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