Diorite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Blue Granite

The general Diorite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Diorite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Blue Granite

The history of Diorite and Blue Granite 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.

Diorite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Diorite and Blue Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diorite and Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Diorite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diorite and Blue Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diorite and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Diorite and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Diorite and Blue Granite

Along with Diorite and Blue Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Blue Granite. Etymology of Diorite and Blue Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Blue Granite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Blue Granite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Blue Granite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock