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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Germany

1.2.2 Discoverer

Christian Leopold von Buch

1.3 Etymology

From Greek di + base

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Diabase

Diabase is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Diabase in general, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Diabase comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Diabase Definition, know more about the History of Diabase, Etymology of Diabase in next sections.