Diorite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Diorite and Hornfels

The general Diorite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Diorite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Diorite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Hornfels

The history of Diorite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Hornfels

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

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