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Diabase and Pegmatite Definition


Pegmatite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
R. J. Hauy   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diabase and Pegmatite

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

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History of Diabase and Pegmatite

The history of Diabase and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Pegmatite

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

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