Diorite and Latite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Latite

The general Diorite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Diorite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Latite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Latite

The history of Diorite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Latite

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

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