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Granodiorite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granodiorite and Blue Granite

The general Granodiorite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Blue Granite

The history of Granodiorite and Blue Granite 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.

Granodiorite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Blue Granite

Along with Granodiorite and Blue Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Blue Granite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Blue Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Blue Granite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Blue Granite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite and Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Blue Granite are listed below.

For Granodiorite,

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

For Blue Granite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
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