Dunite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Pyrolite

The general Dunite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Dunite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Pyrolite

The history of Dunite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Pyrolite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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