Diorite and Schist Definition

Definition of Diorite and Schist

The general Diorite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Diorite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Schist. Get to know more information about Diorite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Schist

The history of Diorite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Schist

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

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