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Diabase and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diabase and Sandstone

The general Diabase and Sandstone definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Diabase and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Diabase and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Sandstone

The history of Diabase and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Sandstone

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

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