Vogesite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Diorite

The general Vogesite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Diorite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Diorite

Along with Vogesite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Diorite. Etymology of Vogesite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Diorite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Diorite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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