Diorite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Pantellerite

The general Diorite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Diorite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Pantellerite

The history of Diorite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Pantellerite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock