Diabase and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Hornblendite

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

History of Diabase and Hornblendite

The history of Diabase and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Hornblendite

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

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