Diorite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Diorite and Basanite 

The general Diorite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Diorite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Diorite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Diorite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Basanite 

The history of Diorite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Basanite 

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock