Diorite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Hornblendite

The general Diorite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Diorite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Hornblendite

The history of Diorite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Hornblendite

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

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