Dunite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Dunite and Wehrlite

The general Dunite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. On the other hand, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Dunite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Dunite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Dunite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dunite and Wehrlite

The history of Dunite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dunite and Wehrlite

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

For Dunite,

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

For Wehrlite,

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