Diorite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Dolomite

The general Diorite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Diorite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Dolomite

The history of Diorite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Dolomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock