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
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.
Both are intrusive igneous rocks. Diorite is sometimes found in association with granite.
Yes diorite's texture is aphanitic.
Yes. Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.
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'
Yes. Diorite and andesite are igneous rocks with the same composition. Andesite is the extrusive equivalent of diorite, which is intruisive.
Diorite can sometimes be black, grey or even white. :)
Diorite is a medium grained rock.
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.
diorite crystals are large and andesite crystals are small
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.
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Diorite is formed by the cooling of intermediate magmas underground.