Diorite has a coarse texture normally but it all varies.
Both are igneous rocks of intermediate coposition.
black diorite
It is know for being the oldest codified law written in black diorite stone.
The Hammurabi code was presented to society in a 7 ft tall black diorite stone.
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.
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 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
Like sculptures, plates, tiles, and counter tops!
Yes. Diorite and andesite are igneous rocks with the same composition. Andesite is the extrusive equivalent of diorite, which is intruisive.
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'
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