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Mudstone and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
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 the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mudstone and Diorite

The general Mudstone and Diorite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Diorite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Diorite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Diorite

Along with Mudstone and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Diorite. Etymology of Mudstone and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Diorite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Diorite are listed below.

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