Rhyolite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Diorite

The general Rhyolite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Diorite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Diorite

Along with Rhyolite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Diorite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Diorite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Diorite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

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