Dunite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Sovite

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

History of Dunite and Sovite

The history of Dunite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Sovite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Sovite,

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