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Diorite and Suevite Definition


Suevite 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   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Suevite

The general Diorite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Diorite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Suevite

The history of Diorite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Suevite

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

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