Picrite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Diorite

The general Picrite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Diorite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Diorite

Along with Picrite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Diorite. Etymology of Picrite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Diorite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Diorite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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