Diorite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Diorite and Lamprophyre

The general Diorite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Diorite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Diorite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Lamprophyre

The history of Diorite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Lamprophyre

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

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