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Dunite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Dunite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dunite and Mangerite

The general Dunite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Dunite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dunite and Mangerite

The history of Dunite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Mangerite

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

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