Mangerite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Dunite

The general Mangerite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Mangerite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Dunite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Dunite

Along with Mangerite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Dunite. Etymology of Mangerite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Mangerite is From Manger, Norway while that of Dunite is From Manger, Norway. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Dunite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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