Diorite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Diamictite

The general Diorite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Diorite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Diamictite

The history of Diorite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Diamictite

Along with Diorite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Diamictite. Etymology of Diorite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Diamictite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock