Dunite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Syenite

The general Dunite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Dunite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Syenite

The history of Dunite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Syenite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Syenite,

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