Diorite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Lignite

The general Diorite and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Diorite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Lignite

The history of Diorite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Lignite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock