Dunite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Lherzolite

The general Dunite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Dunite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Lherzolite

The history of Dunite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Lherzolite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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