Dunite Definition
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine
Ferdinand von Hochstetter
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Define Dunite
Dunite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Dunite in general, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Dunite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Dunite Definition, know more about the History of Dunite, Etymology of Dunite in next sections.