Vogesite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Dunite

The general Vogesite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Vogesite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Dunite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Dunite

Along with Vogesite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Dunite. Etymology of Vogesite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Dunite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Dunite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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