Diorite and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Tephrite

The general Diorite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Diorite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Tephrite

The history of Diorite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Tephrite

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

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