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Diorite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Jadeitite

The general Diorite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Diorite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Jadeitite

The history of Diorite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Jadeitite

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

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