Diabase and Theralite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Theralite

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

History of Diabase and Theralite

The history of Diabase and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Theralite

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

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