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Diorite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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