Diorite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Nephelinite

The general Diorite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Diorite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Nephelinite

The history of Diorite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Nephelinite

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

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