Dunite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Vogesite

The general Dunite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Dunite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Vogesite

The history of Dunite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Vogesite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Vogesite,

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