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Diorite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diorite and Pumice

The general Diorite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Diorite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Diorite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Pumice

The history of Diorite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Pumice

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

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