Diorite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Benmoreite

The general Diorite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Diorite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Benmoreite

The history of Diorite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Benmoreite

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

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