Diorite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Diorite and Scoria

The general Diorite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Diorite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Diorite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Scoria

The history of Diorite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Scoria

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

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