Diorite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Diorite and Basalt

The general Diorite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Diorite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Diorite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Basalt

The history of Diorite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Basalt

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

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