Amphibolite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Granodiorite

The general Amphibolite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Granodiorite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Granodiorite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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