Diorite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Enderbite

The general Diorite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Diorite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Enderbite

The history of Diorite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Enderbite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock