Dunite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Oolite

The general Dunite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Dunite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Oolite

The history of Dunite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Oolite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Oolite,

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