Shale and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Shale and Granodiorite

The general Shale and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Shale and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Granodiorite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Granodiorite

Along with Shale and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Granodiorite. Etymology of Shale and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Granodiorite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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