Diorite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Phyllite

The general Diorite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Diorite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Phyllite

The history of Diorite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Phyllite

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

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