Diabase and Granite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Granite

The general Diabase and Granite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Diabase and Granite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Granite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Granite

The history of Diabase and 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.

Diabase and Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Granite

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

For Diabase,

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

For Granite,

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