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Diabase and Diabase Definition


Diabase and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Germany   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From Greek di + base   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diabase and Diabase

The general Diabase and Diabase definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Diabase and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Diabase. Get to know more information about Diabase and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Diabase

The history of Diabase and Diabase 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.

Diabase and Diabase Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Diabase definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Diabase. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Diabase Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase and Diabase are Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Diabase discoverer. The discoverer of Diabase and Diabase are Christian Leopold von Buch.

Etymology of Diabase and Diabase

Along with Diabase and Diabase definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Diabase. Etymology of Diabase and Diabase gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Diabase. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Diabase is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Diabase belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Diabase are listed below.

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