Diorite


Diorite is a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock that contains a mixture of feldspar, pyroxene, hornblende and sometimes quartz.

Being of intermediate composition between felsic and mafic, diorite is classically a salt and pepper rock made largely of white to light gray plagioclase and black hornblende.

Some diorites contain biotite as well as hornblende, and some contain up to 10% quartz. If you have more than 10% quartz, you probably have a granite on your hands. If you clearly have abundant K-feldspar, you probably have a granite on your hands.

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