Shonkinite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Dunite

The general Shonkinite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Dunite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Dunite

Along with Shonkinite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Dunite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Dunite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Dunite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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