Diorite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Ignimbrite

The general Diorite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Diorite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Ignimbrite

The history of Diorite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Ignimbrite

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

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