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Granodiorite and Diamictite 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
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Southern Mongolia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granodiorite and Diamictite

The general Granodiorite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Diamictite

The history of Granodiorite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Diamictite

Along with Granodiorite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Diamictite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Diamictite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock
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