Diorite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Pegmatite

The general Diorite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Diorite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Pegmatite

The history of Diorite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Pegmatite

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

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