Adakite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Adakite and Granodiorite

The general Adakite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. 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 Adakite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Granodiorite

The history of Adakite 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.

Adakite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adakite and Granodiorite

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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