Dunite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Dunite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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