Pyrolite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Diorite

The general Pyrolite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Diorite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Diorite

Along with Pyrolite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Diorite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Diorite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Diorite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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