DUNITE


Meaning of DUNITE in English

Yellowish green to green igneous rock composed almost entirely of olivine.

Chromite and magnetite also occur in dunite, as do spinel, ilmenite, pyrrhotite, and platinum in some cases. Dunites may be a source of chromium . Places of occurrence include Dun Mtn., New Zealand (the source of its name), South Africa, and Sweden.

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.