Dunite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Turbidite

The general Dunite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Dunite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Turbidite

The history of Dunite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Turbidite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Turbidite,

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