Lherzolite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Diorite

The general Lherzolite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Diorite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Diorite

Along with Lherzolite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Diorite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Diorite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Diorite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

For Diorite,

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