Dunite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Pyroxenite

The general Dunite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Dunite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Pyroxenite

The history of Dunite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Pyroxenite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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