Diorite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Appinite

The general Diorite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Diorite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Appinite

The history of Diorite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Appinite

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

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