Dunite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Mugearite

The general Dunite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Dunite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Mugearite

The history of Dunite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Mugearite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Mugearite,

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