Felsite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Granodiorite

The general Felsite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Granodiorite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Granodiorite

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

For Felsite,

• 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