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  • Diorite Grain Size: Medium-Grained or Coarse-Grained?
    Diorite is generally considered a medium-grained igneous rock.

    While some diorites can have larger crystals, they are not typically classified as coarse-grained. The grain size in diorite is usually between 1 and 5 millimeters. This makes it fall somewhere between fine-grained (less than 1 mm) and coarse-grained (greater than 5 mm).

    Here's a quick breakdown:

    * Fine-grained: Crystals are too small to be seen with the naked eye (e.g., basalt)

    * Medium-grained: Crystals are easily visible with the naked eye (e.g., diorite)

    * Coarse-grained: Crystals are larger than 5 mm (e.g., granite)

    Keep in mind that there can be variations within rock types, and some diorites might have grains bordering on the coarse-grained range.

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