Diorite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Metapelite

The general Diorite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Diorite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Metapelite

The history of Diorite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Metapelite

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

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