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Claystone and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Claystone Definition


Definition

Definition
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Claystone and Granodiorite

The general Claystone and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. 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 Claystone and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Claystone and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Claystone and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Claystone and Granodiorite

The history of Claystone 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.

Claystone and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Claystone and Granodiorite

Along with Claystone and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Claystone and Granodiorite. Etymology of Claystone and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Claystone and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Claystone is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay while that of Granodiorite is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Claystone and Granodiorite are listed below.

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