Diorite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Monzonite

The general Diorite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Diorite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Monzonite

The history of Diorite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Monzonite

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

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