Diorite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Granodiorite

The general Diorite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Granodiorite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Granodiorite

Along with Diorite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Diorite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Granodiorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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