Epidosite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Dunite

The general Epidosite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Epidosite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Dunite

The history of Epidosite and Dunite 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.

Epidosite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Dunite

Along with Epidosite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Dunite. Etymology of Epidosite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Dunite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Dunite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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

For Dunite,

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