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Diorite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Jaspillite

The general Diorite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Diorite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Jaspillite

The history of Diorite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Jaspillite

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

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