Diorite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Pyroxenite

The general Diorite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Diorite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Pyroxenite

The history of Diorite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Pyroxenite

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

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