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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.
How are granite and gabbro and diorite similar?
They are all intrusive igneous rocks
What minerals form the rocks diorite and andesite?
the minerals are olivine and pyroxene ..you're welcome
What minerals form the rocks diorite andesite?
the minerals are olivine and pyroxene ..you're welcome
What kind of igneous rocks that are composed of an amphibole and intermediate plagioclase?
Granite and diorite contain both.
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 are some intrusive igneous rocks?
diorite
Does granite have anything to do with diorite?
Both are intrusive igneous rocks. Diorite is sometimes found in association with granite.
Does diorite turn into granite?
No. Both are igneous rocks.
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.
What granite and diorite have in common?
Both are intrusive igneous rocks.
How are granite and gabbro and diorite similar?
They are all intrusive igneous rocks
What are five intrusive rocks?
Granite, gabbro, and diorite are three that I can think of.
What do Granite and diorite have in common?
They are both coarse-grained intrusive igneous rocks
What minerals form the rocks diorite and andesite?
the minerals are olivine and pyroxene ..you're welcome
What minerals form the rocks diorite andesite?
the minerals are olivine and pyroxene ..you're welcome
What is the main difference between andesite and diorite?
Both are igneous rocks of intermediate coposition.
