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Granophyre and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granophyre and Diorite

The general Granophyre and Diorite definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Granophyre and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Diorite. Get to know more information about Granophyre and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Diorite

The history of Granophyre and Diorite 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.

Granophyre and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Diorite

Along with Granophyre and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Granophyre and Diorite. Etymology of Granophyre and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granophyre and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Granophyre is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr while that of Diorite is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granophyre and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granophyre and Diorite are listed below.

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