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Diorite is an intrusive which is formed inside of a volcano. Andesite is an extrusive which is formed outside of a volcano.
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.
Diorite is a medium grained rock.
diorite crystals are large and andesite crystals are small
Both are igneous rocks of intermediate coposition.
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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'
the color of diabase rock is white...
Diorite contains little alkali or quartz, while granite has more alkali and quartz. In between you have monzodiorite, quartz diorite, quartz monzodierite, quartz monzonite, and granodiorite.
diabase rock stops you from falling into the center of the earth!
diabase is made out of super codenced lava that was deep in the earths crust
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Diorite is an intrusive which is formed inside of a volcano. Andesite is an extrusive which is formed outside of a volcano.
Yes diorite's texture is aphanitic.
Yes. Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.