Dunite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Monzogranite

The general Dunite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Dunite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Monzogranite

The history of Dunite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Monzogranite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Monzogranite,

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