Dunite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Taconite

The general Dunite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Dunite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Taconite

The history of Dunite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Taconite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock