Dunite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Phyllite

The general Dunite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Dunite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Phyllite

The history of Dunite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Phyllite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock