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Pyrolite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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