Dunite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Dunite and Siltstone

The general Dunite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Dunite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Dunite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Siltstone

The history of Dunite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Siltstone

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

For Dunite,

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

For Siltstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock