Diorite and Granite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Granite

The general Diorite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Diorite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Granite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Granite

The history of Diorite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Granite

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

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