Diorite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Diorite and Conglomerate

The general Diorite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Diorite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Diorite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Conglomerate

The history of Diorite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Conglomerate

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

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