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Diorite is a igneous rock, it is rare and very hard. It was used as a structural stone and for pavements, popular amongst medieval Islamic
builders. There are scattered deposits around the world
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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.
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'
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. :)
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.
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.
What is the cleavage of diorite?
Diorite is formed by the cooling of intermediate magmas underground.
