Basalt and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Granodiorite

The general Basalt and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Granodiorite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Granodiorite

Along with Basalt and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Granodiorite. Etymology of Basalt and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Granodiorite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Basalt,

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