Diorite and Chert Definition

Definition of Diorite and Chert

The general Diorite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Diorite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Chert. Get to know more information about Diorite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Chert

The history of Diorite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Chert

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

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