Diorite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Mugearite

The general Diorite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Diorite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Mugearite

The history of Diorite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Mugearite

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

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