Diorite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Rhyolite

The general Diorite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Diorite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Rhyolite

The history of Diorite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Rhyolite

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

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