Diabase (/ ˈ d aɪ. ə ˌ b eɪ s /), also called dolerite (/ ˈ d ɒ l. ə ˌ r aɪ t /) or microgabbro, [1] is a mafic, holocrystalline, subvolcanic rock equivalent to volcanic basalt or plutonic gabbro.

In the United States and Canada, the name "diabase" is used for a dark gray to black, fine-grained, intrusive igneous rock that has a composition similar to basalt and gabbro. The …

Aug 26, 2023 · Diabase, also known as dolerite, is a type of igneous rock that holds significance in the field of geology due to its unique characteristics and formation process. It is an intrusive …

diabase, fine- to medium-grained, dark gray to black intrusive igneous rock. It is extremely hard and tough and is commonly quarried for crushed stone, under the name of trap. Although not …

Sep 4, 2023 · Diabase, dolerite, or microgabbro is a medium-grained, dark-colored, hypabyssal, or subvolcanic rock with a composition similar to plutonic gabbro or volcanic basalt. It …

Diabase (dolerite) is a dark-colored igneous rock. It is compositionally equivalent to gabbro and basalt but texturally between them. Diabase is a common rock type. It occurs mostly in shallow …

May 8, 2018 · dolerite (diabase, microgabbro) A dark-coloured, medium-grained igneous rock which contains plagioclase feldspar of labradorite composition and pyroxene of augite or …

Apr 11, 2024 · Dolerite, diabase, or formally microgabbro, is a dark-colored, medium-grained subvolcanic rock equivalent to basalt or gabbro in composition. Subvolcanic or hypabyssal …

A diabase is a kind of basic intrusive igneous rock with low silica content and high iron content. It belongs to the coarse-grained or fine-grained gabbro family. The diabase is dark gray or black, …

What Is Diabase? Diabase is a dark-colored, fine-grained, igneous rock that consists mostly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. It forms from the solidification of magma in the Earth’s …