Diorite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Aplite

The general Diorite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Diorite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Aplite

The history of Diorite and Aplite 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.

Diorite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

Diorite and Aplite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diorite and Aplite. In this section, you will know about Diorite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Aplite is Iran. It is interesting to know the name of Diorite and Aplite discoverer. The discoverer of Diorite and Aplite are Unknown.

Etymology of Diorite and Aplite

Along with Diorite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Aplite. Etymology of Diorite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Aplite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Aplite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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

For Aplite,

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