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Diorite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Siltstone

The general Diorite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Diorite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Diorite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Siltstone

The history of Diorite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Siltstone

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

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