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How is Diorite used today?
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.
Can diorite be used for jewelry?
yes it can!
What are engineering significance of igneous rock?
One important use is as stone for buildings and statues. Diorite was used extensively by ancient civilizations for vases and other decorative artwork and is still used for art today.
Is diorite's texture a aphanitic?
Yes diorite's texture is aphanitic.
Is diorite a rock?
Yes. Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock.
Is diorite intrusive or extrusive?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.
What does diorite do?
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
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 is the fracture of diorite?
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'
What is color of diorite?
Diorite can sometimes be black, grey or even white. :)
Is diorite a coarse grained rock?
Diorite is a medium grained rock.
How do you use diorite in a sentence?
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.
