Diorite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Foidolite

The general Diorite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Diorite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Foidolite

The history of Diorite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Foidolite

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

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