Diorite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Dacite

The general Diorite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Diorite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Dacite

The history of Diorite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Dacite

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

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