Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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