Diorite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Mangerite

The general Diorite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Diorite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Mangerite

The history of Diorite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Mangerite

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

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