Dunite and Marl Definition

Definition of Dunite and Marl

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

History of Dunite and Marl

The history of Dunite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Marl

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

For Dunite,

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

For Marl,

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