Diorite and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Diorite and Whiteschist

The general Diorite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Diorite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Diorite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Whiteschist

The history of Diorite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Whiteschist

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock