Diorite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Icelandite

The general Diorite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Diorite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Icelandite

The history of Diorite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock