Dunite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Pegmatite

The general Dunite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Dunite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Pegmatite

The history of Dunite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Pegmatite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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