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Sandstone and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Hochstetter   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sandstone and Dunite

The general Sandstone and Dunite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Sandstone and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Dunite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Dunite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Dunite

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

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