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Diorite and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Granulite

The general Diorite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Diorite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Granulite

The history of Diorite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Granulite

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

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