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Diorite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diorite and Diorite

The general Diorite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Diorite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Diorite

The history of Diorite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Diorite

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

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