Diorite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Picrite

The general Diorite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Diorite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Picrite

The history of Diorite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Picrite

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

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