Diorite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Teschenite

The general Diorite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Diorite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Teschenite

The history of Diorite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Teschenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock