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Is diorite's texture a aphanitic?
Yes diorite's texture is aphanitic.
Is diorite a rock?
Yes. Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
What is the fracture of diorite?
Diorite is an igneous rock, and does not have a cleavage , but a break between two sections of diorite could be best described as 'uneven'
Are diorite and andesite similar?
Yes. Diorite and andesite are igneous rocks with the same composition. Andesite is the extrusive equivalent of diorite, which is intruisive.
Is diorite a metamorphic rock igneous rock or sedimentary rock?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
How do you use diorite in a sentence?
The word "diorite" is a noun. An example of a sentence containing the word would be: Diorite was an ideal material for the construction of axes.
Is diorite's texture a aphanitic?
Yes diorite's texture is aphanitic.
Is diorite a rock?
Yes. Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Is diorite intrusive or extrusive?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.
Are diorite and andesite similar?
Yes. Diorite and andesite are igneous rocks with the same composition. Andesite is the extrusive equivalent of diorite, which is intruisive.
What is the fracture of diorite?
Diorite is an igneous rock, and does not have a cleavage , but a break between two sections of diorite could be best described as 'uneven'
How is Diorite used today?
Diorite has been and still is used in some parts of the world as pavement due to its durability, and its ability to be polished allows it to be used as steps to important feature, for example St Pauls Cathedral.
Is diorite a coarse grained rock?
Diorite is a medium grained rock.
What is color of diorite?
Diorite can sometimes be black, grey or even white. :)
Are large crystals found in diorite?
diorite crystals are large and andesite crystals are small
Compare granite and diorite?
Granite and diorite are both phaneritic, or course grained, rocks. Granite is smooth and has a smooth appearance. Diorite has a salt and pepper type of appearance.
Is diorite a metamorphic rock igneous rock or sedimentary rock?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
