Carbonatite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Granodiorite

The general Carbonatite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Granodiorite

The history of Carbonatite and Granodiorite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Carbonatite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Granodiorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Granodiorite. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Granodiorite discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Granodiorite are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Granodiorite

Along with Carbonatite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Granodiorite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granodiorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock