Diorite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Borolanite

The general Diorite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Diorite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Borolanite

The history of Diorite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Borolanite

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

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