Diorite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Websterite

The general Diorite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Diorite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Websterite

The history of Diorite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Websterite

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

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