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Diorite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite 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   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Evaporite

The general Diorite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Diorite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Evaporite

The history of Diorite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Evaporite

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

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