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Diorite and Granite Definition


Granite 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   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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 Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diorite and Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Diorite and Granite are Unknown.

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.

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